Stories tagged with: Awards

southeast Asian scientist Saw Wai Hla leans on a railing in front of a warm wood backdrop; he has dark hear and wears a black sport coat and glasses

Emerging Technology

X-Ray Visionary

March 24, 2025 7 min

OHIO researcher Saw Wai Hla’s groundbreaking discovery

Faculty Excellence

Uzoma Miller named as OHIO winner of 2025 MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success

March 21, 2025 4 min

The award is presented by the MAC each year in order to honor the outstanding efforts of faculty to support and develop students both inside and outside of the classroom.

University awards

Fall 2024 Learning Community Awards recognize excellence

March 7, 2025 3 min

Ohio University Learning Community Programs celebrated their fall 2024 instructors, Learning Community Leaders, and advocates at an annual ceremony held virtually February 13.

Group shot of Ohio University residence hall staff honored with the School of the Year award at the regional level by the Central Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (CAACURH)

Awards

Ohio University wins prestigious residence hall “School of the Year” award

March 6, 2025 2 min

Ohio University has been honored with the School of the Year award at the regional level by the Central Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (CAACURH). This prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievements in residence-hall-based organizations.

A group of students poses for a picture in front of a law school building

Awards and Recognition

Regional tournament success for Mock Trial

February 17, 2025 2 min

The teams ended their season strong, with two students in particular being recognized.

Russ winner Shanks - Photo credit Murdo MacLeod, not for reprint

Russ Prize

Groundbreaking diabetes management tool wins national Russ Prize

January 2, 2025 6 min

Established by OHIO alumnus Fritz Russ, the Russ Prize is one of the nation’s top awards for breakthrough achievements in engineering and technology.

Awards

OHIO’s digital storytelling earns national recognition

December 5, 2024 3 min

Ohio University Communications and Marketing claimed national recognition in digital marketing, earning the most Gold Awards of any university with standout projects.

National Awards

Bringing dreams to life

November 19, 2024 5 min

Twenty-five years on, the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards continues to support students in their pursuit of scholarly recognition.

Faculty awards

Dean Fox of the Russ College of Engineering and Technology receives ASCE Middlebrooks Award

November 12, 2024 2 min

Dean Patrick Fox has received the 2024 Thomas A. Middlebrooks Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) for the paper entitled “Analytical Solutions for Internal Stability of a Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Retaining Wall at the Limit State,” published in the Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering.

A drone view of OHIO's campus during early spring

Diversity & Inclusion

Ohio University receives national “Higher Education Excellence in Diversity” award for seventh consecutive year

October 3, 2024 3 min

OHIO is one of 113 colleges and universities across the country to receive this national award that recognizes an institution’s outstanding commitment to, and continued advancement of, the core values of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Faculty Awards

Dr. Christian Drischler receives 2024 NSF CAREER Award to advance research, educate students and community

September 24, 2024 7 min

OHIO's Dr. Christian Drischler was recently recognized with the prestigious NSF CAREER Award for early-career faculty and scientists. Through funding from the award, Drischler will advance the scientific community's understanding of theoretical nuclear physics and nuclear astrophysics.

A landfill at sunrise with fog and birds flying overhead and tree-lined hills in the background

Political Reform

Corruption, politics, and trash: Award-winning book describes how Gilded Age cities cleaned up with dirty deals

September 12, 2024 6 min

At the peak of America’s Gilded Age, overflowing trash clogged city streets, but the cleanup wasn’t driven by reformers. Instead, corrupt politicians saw the waste crisis as a business opportunity, using backroom deals to transform sanitation systems—and line their pockets.

Benjamin Stiadle is shown with his research project at the Student Research Expo

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Ben Stiadle

September 5, 2024 3 min

All four of Ohio University’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Ben Stiadle is a senior double-majoring in applied math and molecular biology.

Student Success

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Greta Hibbard

September 4, 2024 3 min

All four of Ohio University’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Senior Greta Hibbard studies engineering physics in the Honors Tutorial College.

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Jayanna Smith

September 4, 2024 2 min

All four of Ohio University’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Senior Jayanna Smith is majoring in biological sciences with a minor in public health.

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